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March 11, 2011

My friend Leslie Petrovski, who blogs over at Nake-id Knits, alerted me to a request from Interweave (a knitting magazine) for readers / Facebook fans to post photos of their dogs with crafty items they inspired. Some of the posts and photos are just too cute.

So, if you have time soon, check it out:

  • Neck warmers for sight hounds
  • Collar and neck tie for a canine CEO
  • Sweaters and coats for labs
  • Hats with neck wrap for a pug
  • A quilted applique

Champion of My Heart Canine Crafts

I swore that I’d knit the dog sweaters this winter, despite my remedial knitting skills and Tom’s warnings that they’ll just ruin them, but I just never got around to it.

champion of my heart, dog blog, photo of knitted baby sweater
I still need to add the sleeves, but the hood and body turned out OK.

I did, however, finish some cotton kitchen towels. And, I’m madly knitting some tiny sweaters for babies on the way. No, not here at Chez Champion of My Heart … one of my nieces is due with her first baby in June, and one of my writer friends is due with her second baby very soon. These are my first attempts a actual clothing (although on a small scale).

Even though I picked a pattern labeled EASY, I’m a little nervous about getting the sleeves just right. That apparently requires three double-pointed needles. Oh, boy!

So, do tell!

What kind of crafts have you done for your family … human and canine alike?

About the Author Roxanne Hawn

Trained as a traditional journalist and based in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA, I'm a full-time freelance writer for magazines, websites, and private clients. My areas of specialty include everything in the lifestyles arena, including health and home, personal finance and other consumer interests, relationships and trends, people and business profiles ... and, of course, all things pet related.

I don't just love dogs. I need them in my life. Seriously.

  1. I’ve crafted tons an tons of stuff for Jersey! Collars, leashes, poo bag holders….

  2. Hi Y’all,

    Wish I could offer something exciting that my Human likes to do. Nothing. Unless maybe she enjoys seeing what other people like…Like the adorable little hoodie awaiting its sleeves. 😉

    Y’all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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